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These N.J. teachers say NJEA spent their dues on a failed political campaign without permission
These N.J. teachers say NJEA spent their dues on a failed political campaign without permission

The lawsuit claims union funds were improperly directed to support former NJEA president Sean Spiller's failed gubernatorial bid. [Read more]

2 N.J. universities just took a huge step toward a mega-merger
2 N.J. universities just took a huge step toward a mega-merger

The schools say the massive merger of two of New Jersey's public universities could be finalized by July. [Read more]

Huge N.J school district just banned phones in class. Here’s what happens if you break the rules.
Huge N.J school district just banned phones in class. Here’s what happens if you break the rules.

The new policy affects 27,000 students across more than three dozen schools. [Read more]

Evidence was not ‘planted’ in ex-Rutgers doctor’s criminal case, court rules
Evidence was not ‘planted’ in ex-Rutgers doctor’s criminal case, court rules

James Goydos once served as a professor at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. [Read more]

N.J. music teacher accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old student
N.J. music teacher accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old student

Authorities said the high school teacher sexually assaulted one of his student on multiple occasions. [Read more]

N.J. student charged with attacking 5 school staffers, police officer
N.J. student charged with attacking 5 school staffers, police officer

The 14-year-old student was in a fight involving two others teens, police said. [Read more]

New Head Start center brings hope to N.J.’s poorest county as program faces uncertain future
New Head Start center brings hope to N.J.’s poorest county as program faces uncertain future

The school offers free child care to families who can't afford the average $350 weekly cost per child, but Trump administration policies threaten access nationwide. [Read more]

Education Week

Scaling Reading Intervention at High-Need Districts

Learn how to scale research-driven reading interventions to support every student, even in high-need districts with limited resources. [Read more]

AI, Inquiry, and Imagination: Designing Student-Centered Learning Quests

Ready to harness AI for student-centered learning? Gain strategies to build curiosity, ethics, and imagination in your classroom. [Read more]

Computer Science Confidence: Classroom-Ready Ideas for K-8

Demystify coding! Learn easy, classroom-ready strategies to make computer science engaging and doable for every K-8 student.   [Read more]

A Seat at the Table: How School Leaders and Teachers Can Learn From Each Other

How can teachers and school leaders engage meaningfully? Join the conversation for strategic insights into this critical relationship. [Read more]

Supporting English Learners in Today’s Classrooms: Pathways to Success 

Join this free virtual event to get insights, strategies, and solutions to ensure equity and opportunity for English Learners. [Read more]

Beyond the Spreadsheet: Turn Early Literacy Data Into Better Reading Outcomes

Learn how to move beyond surface-level numbers to uncover the key insights hiding deep in your students' early literacy data. [Read more]

How to Engage K-12 Leaders & Elevate Your B2E Marketing

Struggling to reach K-12 leaders? Join our 30-min session to learn how to cut through the noise with content that truly connects. [Read more]

Boosting Attendance: What Are Schools Doing to Cut Chronic Absenteeism?

Chronic absenteeism still plagues schools. Learn the real impacts and proven strategies districts use to boost attendance. [Read more]

Reframe Relationships, Transform Student Outcomes

Explore easy neuroscience-based tools that strengthen relationships, reduce burnout, and drive student success [Read more]

How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A Tracker

Education Week is monitoring how the federal government's shutdown is affecting schools and other education functions. [Read more]